a new program designed to ensure senior citizens are safely taking their medications will be introduced to the Corner Brook area early in the new year.
The program will be led by Elaine Fost and Bernice Buckle, who both recently participated in a facilitators' course called Safe Medicine for Seniors.
The course, designed by Health Canada, was offered at the Victorian Order of Nurses national headquarters in Halifax.
Fost and Buckle plan to deliver presentations to seniors and caregivers, teaching them tips on mixing combinations of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, safely storing and discarding medications and preparing for visits with doctors and pharmacies.
The Western Star
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
New program to help seniors taking medication in a safer way
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